Flushing-tank.



W. L. HEAP.

FLUSHING TANK. 211101111011 111.111) 111111.29, 1911.

Patented Aug. 11, 1911 1 THE )VORRIS PETERS CO.. PHOTO-LITHOY, WASHINGTON. D. C.

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WILLIAM LIONEL HEAP, OF GRAND HAVEN MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO WILLIAM HEAP & SONS, 0F GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN, A FIRM COMPOSED OF WILLIAM HEAP, WILLIAM LIONEL HEAP, AND CECIL R. HEAP.

FLUSHING- TANK.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 29, 1911.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM LIONEL HEA1 ,a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Grand Haven, in the county of Ottawa and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Flushing-Tanks, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

The invention relates particularly to closet flushing tanks of the low-down type, and re- 1 sides primarily in a novel construction of operating mechanism for the flushing valve.

The invention further resides in the pe culiar arrangement and combination of parts, and still further in certain details of construction and in their arrangements and combinations, as will be more fully hereinafter set forth and claimed.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a sectional perspective view of a low-down flushing tank with my valve-operating mechanism applied Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspect ve view of the operating member; Fig. 3 is a similar view, showing said member in a dif ferent position, to better illustrate its constructionand Fig. 4 is a horizontal section taken on line x:e of Fig. 1.

In the drawings thus briefly described, A represents the tank-which may be of any approved construction-provided withthe usual metallic lining B. One corner of the lining as shown, instead of following the interior configuration of the casing, is beveled as at C, forming a space or vertical passage D for the reception of the operating rod, wire or chain E, as the case may be, forming part of the valve operating mechanism. In the present instance I have shown this connection in the form of a rod extending from the top of the lining downwardly through the vertical passage described through an opening a in the bottom of the tank. At this point it connects with the operating member or handle F, the construction and manner of operation of which will be hereinafter set forth. Within the interior of the tank is the usual flushing valve G controlling the discharge through the waste pipe.

H is the operating lever therefor pivoted to the casing, and I is a connecting rod between the lever and valve. The operating lever in the present instance is of a length and so pivoted as to extend over the beveled corner C of the lining, and is so fashioned as to permit of up-and-down play caused by the operation of the handle. The overhang ing end 5 of the lever connects with the rod E.

On the bottom of the tank adjoining the aperture a is secured a consisting primarily of spaced lugs 0 (Z, and in advance thereof corresponding lugs c f. Pivoted between the first-mentioned lugs is a lever K, which connects at its extremity with the rod E. Pivoted to the said lever midway of its ends is a hand lever L,

provided with a handle section F previously referred to. This lever engages between the lugs or furcations e f, and when elevated has a bearing upon the base section of the bracket as in the manner indicated in Fig. 2. The lever K carries in advance of the lever L a lug 9 that supports and forms a bearing for the last-mentioned lever when the handle is depressed. I

In the normal position of parts the handle is in the position shown in Fig. 1. Upon lifting movement, the hand lever fulcrums upon the bracket, causing the depression of the lever K, and-through the pull exerted upon the rod E-the lifting of the flushing valve. Upon the downward movement of the handle its lever engages the lug g and the valve is actuated in the manner just described.

It will be obvious from the foregoing description that by arranging the operating handle on the tank bottom it is in amore convenient position for use by the operator. Further, by arranging the connections between the handle and the flushing valve outside of the lining the piercing of the latter is obviated and the liability of leakage prevented. Still further, by the peculiar arrangement and construction of the parts the structure in its entirety may be more easily and cheaply manufactured.

What I claim as my invention is,

1. In closet flushing mechanism, the combination with the tank, of the flushing valve and a lever for operating the same, a lever arm pivoted to the tank and connected to the flush valve lever, a hand lever pivoted to the lever arm intermediate its ends adapted bracket member J,

to fulcrum upon the tank, and a support itnd bearing upon the lever arm for the hand ever.

2. In closet flushing mechanism, the combination with the tank, of the flush valve therein and a pivoted lever for operating the same, a bracket upon the tank bottom, a lever arm pivoted to the bracket and a connection between said arm and the flush valve lever, a hand lever pivoted to the lever arm intermediate its ends adapted to fulcrum upon the bracket upon movement in an upward direction, and a support and bearing upon the lever arm for the hand lever. i

3. In flushing apparatus, the combination with the flushing valve, of a stationary bracket, a lever pivoted to the bracket and connected to the valve, and a handle for actuating said lever in the same direction upon movement thereof in either direction, said handle engaging the lever intermediate the pivot and valve connection when moved in one direction and acting upon the lever at a different point and through a leverage of diflerent class when moved in the opposite direction.

4. In flushing apparatus, the combination with the tank, of a stationary bracket secured to the tank exterior, a flushing valve within the tank, a lever pivoted to the bracket, a connection between the lever and the valve, a handle, an operating connection between the handle and lever for actuating the latter in the same direction upon movement of the handle in either direction, said handle engaging the lever intermediate the pivot and valve connection when moved in one direction and acting upon the lever at a different point and through a leverage of different class when moved in the opposite direction.

5. In closet flushing mechanism, the combination with the tank, of a flushing valve and a lever for operating the same, a lever arm pivoted to the tank and connected to the flush valve lever, a hand lever pivoted to said lever arm, and means engaging said handle, upon its movement in either direction for actuating the lever in a single direction.

6. In closet flushing mechanism, the combination with the tanlnvof a flushing valve and a lever for operating the same, a lever arm pivoted to the tank, a rod connecting said lever arm with said lever, a handle pivoted to said lever arm intermediate its connections with said tank and rod, and means positioned to engage said handle upon its movement in either direction for actuating the lever in a single direction.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM LIONEL near.

Witnesses:

J. R. G. MINNITT, E. E. SMITH.

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